Harriette Kirschen Elementary vs James Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
James Marshall Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
| Measure | Harriette Kirschen Elementary Modesto, California | James Marshall Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5422 of 5,693 | #5563 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49269 of 50,301 | #49750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 503 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 8.8).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •James Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 92.6%).
- •James Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.9).
- •James Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harriette Kirschen Elementary better than James Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harriette Kirschen Elementary ranks higher (10.7 vs 8.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harriette Kirschen Elementary and James Marshall Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary: 503. James Marshall Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriette Kirschen Elementary and James Marshall Elementary rank in California?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary is 5422nd of 5,693 and James Marshall Elementary is 5563rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).